Neurodiversity and Neurotypicallity

What does 'typical development' refer to in psychology?

• When skills and abilities progress at a different pace or fall outside the expected range

• When skills and abilities fall within the expected range when compared with others

• Patterns of behaviour that are not expected for an individual

• When an individual's skills and abilities do not change over time

What are 'typical behaviours'?

• Actions that are unexpected and can be harmful

• Patterns of behaviour that change depending on social or economic status

• Patterns of behaviour or actions that are expected or acceptable for a specific situation

• Behaviours that are unique to each individual and do not follow any pattern

What does 'atypical development' mean in psychology?

• When skills and abilities progress at the same pace as others

• When skills and abilities fall within the expected range when compared with others

• When skills and abilities progress at a different pace or fall outside the expected range when compared with others

• When an individual's skills and abilities improve rapidly

What characterizes 'atypical behaviours'?

• Patterns of behaviour that are expected for an individual

• Patterns of behaviour or actions that are expected or acceptable for a specific situation

• Patterns of behaviour that are not expected for an individual or that deviate from the norm and can be harmful or distressing

• Behaviours that are typical for a person's age and cultural background

Which of the following is NOT a criterion for categorising typical and atypical behaviours according to psychologists?

• Cultural perspectives

• Social norms

• Statistical rarity

• Economic status

What factor is considered by psychologists when categorising maladaptive behaviour?

• Personal success

• Personal distress

• Personal beliefs

• Personal relationships

What does the term "normality" refer to?

• The state of being unpredictable and inconsistent.

• The state of having thoughts, feelings, and behaviours considered common and acceptable.

• The state of being in excellent physical and mental health.

• The state of having rare and unique characteristics.

What does "abnormality" imply?

• The state of being above average in intelligence or ability.

• The state of having thoughts, feelings, and behaviours considered innovative and creative.

• The state of deviating from the norm, usually in an undesirable way.

• The state of achieving high social and cultural standards.

Which of the following is NOT one of the approaches to normality mentioned in the material?

• The socio-cultural approach.

• The functional approach.

• The statistical approach.

• The biological approach.

What does the socio-cultural approach to normality refer to?

• How the majority of people think, feel, and act.

• What is acceptable in different contexts.

• According to a particular set of codes relating to the social and cultural context that they are in.

• Thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that allow individuals to cope with the demands of life.